Scaloni referred to the chances that Messi and Di María could reach the next World Cup and defined Lautaro Martínez as his “favorite striker”

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Lionel Scaloni with the World Cup after winning the final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha (REUTERS / Hannah Mckay)
Lionel Scaloni with the World Cup after winning the final against France at the Lusail Stadium in Doha (REUTERS / Hannah Mckay)

While waiting for the signing of his continuity in the Argentine team, Lionel Scaloni seeks to add a new distinction in the awards The Bestin which he is the finalist along with Pep Guardiola y Charles Ancelotti as the best coach of the season. The world champion was present in Italy, where the Planchina d’Oro that was left in the hands of the Milan coach, Stefano Pioli, and he was hopeful with the chance that Lionel Messi I can get to play World Cup 2026.

The man born in Pujato was the guest of honor in Coverciano (north of Florence) and after receiving a special mention, he spoke about the captain of the albiceleste team. “Having a player like Messi was, and is, obviously, an advantage. As a former teammate, training him is beautiful, I see how the other players look at him and follow him, he is the best, ”he praised. “Being in the next World Cup will be Leo’s decision. If the body can handle it, it will be there for me”added about the chance of continuity of The flea. The PSG star had stated that he saw it difficult to reach the appointment in Canada, the United States and Mexico, since he will be fulfilling 39 years.

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Scaloni also gave his view on other members of the champion squad in Qatar 2022 who play in Serie A in Italy and distributed flowers for angel di maria y Lautaro Martinez. About Videowho declared that his next objective will be the Copa América since he will not reach the 2026 World Cup, the coach assumed that “he will play until his body says yes” and that if so, it will always be summoned. “He is a champion, we have all seen what he can do. Allegri -his coach at Juventus- knows very well what player he has, he has to manage it well as he is doing. He is a soccer player need esteem to be able to express yourself to the fullest. We are talking about a world-class player. He is a footballer who, like Messi, will remain over time”.

Meanwhile, on the Tourwhom he took out after the group stage match against Mexico to make room for Julian Alvarez in the first team, he remarked that he is his favorite striker. “It has always been essential for me, I love him a lot too as a person and He has always been my favorite striker. He arrived at the World Cup with some (physical) problems, but he was there when we needed him, he scored the goal against the Netherlands and gave us an extra. He is a player we love and now he has also taken over Inter. Now he is also captain, he has taken charge of the team and he knows that he is in a big club. I am happy because for me he is a very good player, ”he said about the Bahian.

Lionel Scaloni gives directions to Lautaro Martínez during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The coach defined him as his favorite striker (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Lionel Scaloni gives directions to Lautaro Martínez during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The coach defined him as his favorite striker (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Another of the definitions left by the leader of the Scaloneta was targeted at Young Simeonone of the leading Napoli figures and who is on the radar for future calls. “It has always been on our listWhat happens is that Argentina has a lot of forwards, but I respect them”. He Cholito He was left out of the 26 players that made the list, even when he was mentioned as an option to replace Nicholas Gonzalez, dropped at the last minute due to an injury. “It was hard for him, but also for us not being able to count on him because when he is at 100% he is a player who always makes a difference”, he assessed the Fiorentina striker.

Finally, as a former footballer for Lazio and Atalanta, Scaloni wished both teams to qualify for the European Cups at the end of the season, in a fight in which Milan and Roma are also fighting hard. “My wish is that both can achieve their goal, I love them both: both Lazio with Sarri and Atalanta with Gasperini have their own idea of ​​the game,” he concluded.

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